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There's a hole in my what?   Cutting board.  And yes, it's supposed to be there!  What could be more convenient (or appreciated!) than being able to wipe crumbs and cut-off ends from your cutting board directly into your wastebasket? Via Design Basics 'Design Features' board on Pinterest Note:  be sure to specify full-extension drawer glides for the cutting board.

INSIDE or OUTSIDE MASTER CLOSET

Black or white It is somewhat surprising how strong people's opinions are on access to the owner's suite closet. Whether there's a door to the closet directly from the bedroom, or the closet is entered from the master bathroom, most people will say one design is right and the other wrong. Click to enlarge   Individuals who prefer a separate entrance to the closet from the bedroom often cite concerns over excess humidity from the bathroom damaging clothes. Fans of transitioning to the closet from the bathroom point out they can get ready for the day without waking their mate from the inevitable treks-across-the-bedroom between the bathroom and separate closet. Solutions? If you opt for the direct bath-closet layout, you may want to leave the bathroom vent fan running a little longer to exhaust any excess moisture in the air. And if you've chosen the closet entered directly from the bedroom, learn to tiptoe!

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Storage for winter

Today's Thought of the Day Where do you put the patio furniture? In cold weather markets, where does the patio furniture go when the snow flies? Usually, the garage. But some new homes are built without a garage, and some garages just don't have the room necessary to accommodate your patio items. Other folks use a shed, but such outbuildings are prohibited by many neighborhood covenants. An emerging new home amenity is storage accessed directly from the outside. So whether it's patio furniture, sports equipment, bikes and big wheels or lawn and garden tools, thinking through such seasonal storage needs is essential. Feel free to use and share HER Home Thought of the Day via facebook, Twitter and other social media venues! Her Home's Thought of the Day is derived from audience feedback as well as real-life experiences of the Her Home staff. In furthering our vision to help buyers make wise, informed decisions regarding their homes and the products that go into those homes, if you have a suggestion, topic, or story to share e-mail us! Join Our Mailing List Design Basics LLC 11112 John Galt Blvd Omaha, NE 68137-2384 www.DesignBasics.com Toll Free: 800.947.7526 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm CT Email

Kitchen Space Savers

 

Today's Thought of the Day Creating More Space in the Kitchen GE Under the Sink Dishwasher When we moved into our new home, we thought we knew we had "made it" because we now had a dishwasher! Our previous home, smaller and older, had a very modest kitchen and no room for such a luxury. If space in your kitchen is at a premium, consider one of the "under sink" dishwashers. GE offers dishwashers designed to be installed under the sink, with a special tub to allow for sink plumbing. Some models can also be installed beneath a cooktop! RESOURCE More about GE Under the Sink Dishwashers